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The doctor will see you now! That’s right Dr. Jay, the Finance Doctor, shares his thoughts on various financial topics in our Money Talks Podcast. No topic is off limits as he explores the many nuances of money and finances from making confident financial decisions to handling money in your relationship. Schedule your appointment with…

Ahhh October. The time when leaves turn colors; stores are stocked with apples and pumpkins; and of course children plotting which routes yield the most candy. Another aspect we enjoy about October is the emphasis on raising awareness for breast cancer. From the pink ribbons, pink pizza boxes, and even the pink cleats and gloves…

As times have changed so has the nostalgic “American Dream”. For many the American Dream is more like an inhumane nightmare perpetuating systems of debt and false senses of security rather than freedom and ownership. To criticize the ideals of this American Dream would be a pointless waste-of-time; however, when you compare it to the everyday…

Freedom Beyond Wealth was created to eliminate the control that money has on our everyday lives. Think about this, according to worldsrichestcountries.com, the United States of America (as of April 2015) is the second richest country in the world. Yet even with all of this wealth* citizens are struggling to pay their mortgages, utility bills,…

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Location, location, location… Did you know that where you live has a HUGE impact on your finances? But exactly how much of an impact does location play when you’re trying to save your money? Gabrielle Olya, examined this question by investigating how many years $1 million would last in each state. Ranking of States that…

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) is one of the most iconic activist in history. But did you know MLK’s civil rights movement contained a financial agenda that’s manifesting itself today? I’ve Been to the Mountain In his speech I’ve Been to the Mountaintop MLK reminds listeners that they have collective power. As he…

Regularly saving money is difficult for many individuals. So to encourage you to begin save habitually, last year we challenged you to set aside at least $5 a day (approximately $150 per month). This year we want to up the ante! Let’s Really Save Money this Year It’s a New Year so we are changing…